Nero D’Avola (Aliseo) – Red Wine
Nero D’ Avola grapes produce high quality wines with a substantial body. When vinified, this wine reveals a harmonious bouquet as well.
The color is dark red with purple hues. Its bouquet is very intense with a pleasant taste of liquorish with a hint of fresh mint and ripe red fruits such as wild strawberries, cherries and blackberries. Aliseo is full bodied with a strong, silky and well-balanced tannic structure. It offers a long and harmonious finish.
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Nero D’Avola (Aliseo)
Characteristics:
Grape Varietal:
Nero D’ Avola
Area of Production:
North-East hills of Campobello di Licata (Agrigento)
Type of Soil:
Clay base with deep roots; soil with a good distribution of organic substances.
Date of Harvest:
The second half of September
Fermentation:
After stalks removal, the grapes are soaked and fermentation begins for six-eight days on a temperature of 28 C in special thermo controlled stainless steel tanks, and in part in oak barrels.
Fining:
At the end of the second year, the wine kept in barriques is blended with the amount kept in the stainless steel tanks. The bottling takes place during the third year after the harvest. Before distribution begins, the bottles are kept in a temperature controlled cellar at 16 C, for an additional year.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with grilled meats, game and hearty dishes.
Alcohol Content:
13.5% by Vol.
Serving Temperature:
Serve at room temperature. Uncork 20 minutes before serving. |
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